Dr. Christopher J. Standaert

Christopher Standaert, MD, is a physiatrist and is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and electrodiagnostic medicine. He is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is the vice chair of outpatient services. He received his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at the University of Washington, followed by his fellowship at Pioneer Spine and Sports Physicians.Dr. Standaert’s clinical focus is in the non-operative management of spine and neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Other clinical interests include adolescent spine disorders, sports injuries and performance, joint paint, electrodiagnosis, health policy, and population health. He takes a very patient-centered approach to care, trying hard to identify the issues behind an individual's pain or injury and helping them understand this. He believes that knowledge is empowering, and he works with a wide range of providers to help his patients regain or optimize their ability to pursue meaningful activities in their lives.

Dr. Standaert is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, and Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis.

Dr. Standaert is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Standaert is currently accepting new patients.